B.S. Degree in Journalism

Overview

Have been encouraged to sustain or adopt a Christian worldview characterized by participation in a Christian community.

Have been encouraged to successfully balance career, family, church and community.

Be familiar with appropriate theories of mass communication.

Have developed the appropriate writing styles and skills expected by future employers.

Have an understanding of the fundamentals of research and be able to interpret research findings.

Understand the ethics of communication.

Be successfully able to pursue a career in the converged world of journalism as a reporter, producer, or editor characterized by the ability to acquire, process, and distribute newsworthy stories in formats appropriate for print, broadcast or web and within the US legal and regulatory framework.

Student must complete a minimum of 126 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 126 hours.